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Originally Posted by Z Phil
Very good info, but I guess I'm a bit of a purist. I use digital cameras, but I think using Photoshop (or any such program) to "clean up" photos is a 
If you need it, you're not good enough, and you won't improve your skills as a photographer. Plenty of professional photographers have been doing without such "easy bake oven" programs, and it shows in their work. I rarely give props anymore to photos because I can't often tell how much of the quality is due to the photographer's eye, and how much to a software program.
If you need it, you're not good enough, and you won't improve your skills as a photographer. Plenty of professional photographers have been doing without such "easy bake oven" programs, and it shows in their work. I rarely give props anymore to photos because I can't often tell how much of the quality is due to the photographer's eye, and how much to a software program.
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Great, helpful OP. Technology in photography is changing like anything else and new artforms will always emerge. I remember when using a zoom lens was considered cheating because you didn't have to work so much to get the right composition. Now, it wouldn't occur to anyone to think that. This thread is going to inspire some Z owners to get even more joy from their car.
CANNON 50MM F1.8 on the way; will take a bunch of pics let you know how it turns out, however I've been wanting to see a pic using a macro lens, my next buy is cannon 100mm f2.8 true macro lens, the kit lens that comes with the xti 18-55 f3.5-5.6 wideangle is pretty good. just been working to pay for this camera, and the front bumper that got painted and didn't match at all, anyways as soon as the bumper gets put on I will take pictures of both 50mm 1.8 and 17-55mm 3.5.
Originally Posted by bisdakr
CANNON 50MM F1.8 on the way; will take a bunch of pics let you know how it turns out, however I've been wanting to see a pic using a macro lens, my next buy is cannon 100mm f2.8 true macro lens, the kit lens that comes with the xti 18-55 f3.5-5.6 wideangle is pretty good. just been working to pay for this camera, and the front bumper that got painted and didn't match at all, anyways as soon as the bumper gets put on I will take pictures of both 50mm 1.8 and 17-55mm 3.5.
If you want a true macro, you ought to try the Sigma 50mm f3.8. It's true 1:1 macro, and will be my next lens. Also comes with hood as other 3rd party lenses. My experience with the 17-70mm Sigma, the IQ and build quality, has me coming away impressed with Sigma. It's also an EX lens, which is Sigma's higher quality pro type lenses, so build quality is top notch. Best off, it's only $269 at B&H. Of course, you also cannot go wrong with the Canon 100mm macro (according to the reviews), but you just pay a steeper price.
Review of Sigma 50mm 1:1 macro at Photo Zone:
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/len...0_28/index.htm
User reviews of Sigma 50mm 1:1 macro at Fred Miranda:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=38&page=1
Last edited by ctwentytwo; Jan 20, 2007 at 01:23 AM.
Originally Posted by ctwentytwo
You will not be disappointed with the IQ (Image Quality) of the 50mm 1.8. You will be amazed at photos with aperture wide open... especially compared with the kit lens. I can only imagine having the 50 1.4 or 1.2L and seeing what they can do.
If you want a true macro, you ought to try the Sigma 50mm f3.8. It's true 1:1 macro, and will be my next lens. Also comes with hood as other 3rd party lenses. My experience with the 17-70mm Sigma, the IQ and build quality, has me coming away impressed with Sigma. It's also an EX lens, which is Sigma's higher quality pro type lenses, so build quality is top notch. Best off, it's only $269 at B&H. Of course, you also cannot go wrong with the Canon 100mm macro (according to the reviews), but you just pay a steeper price.
Review of Sigma 50mm 1:1 macro at Photo Zone:
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/len...0_28/index.htm
User reviews of Sigma 50mm 1:1 macro at Fred Miranda:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=38&page=1
If you want a true macro, you ought to try the Sigma 50mm f3.8. It's true 1:1 macro, and will be my next lens. Also comes with hood as other 3rd party lenses. My experience with the 17-70mm Sigma, the IQ and build quality, has me coming away impressed with Sigma. It's also an EX lens, which is Sigma's higher quality pro type lenses, so build quality is top notch. Best off, it's only $269 at B&H. Of course, you also cannot go wrong with the Canon 100mm macro (according to the reviews), but you just pay a steeper price.
Review of Sigma 50mm 1:1 macro at Photo Zone:
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/len...0_28/index.htm
User reviews of Sigma 50mm 1:1 macro at Fred Miranda:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=38&page=1
for macro use so that I can get close enough to my subjects without really being that close, also its a cannon, its a true macro lense which I can also use for close up portraits. I've been itching to go out the shoot, however the weather has kept me inside. 40 degrees out and raining for the past week now.
for macro use so that I can get close enough to my subjects without really being that close, also its a cannon, its a true macro lense which I can also use for close up portraits. I've been itching to go out the shoot, however the weather has kept me inside. 40 degrees out and raining for the past week now.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I read the Macro brochure that came with the camera
That's the lens I was referring to in my post. That Sigma 50mm is also 1:1. I was just referring to it as a CHEAPER alternative to the Canon, if $$$ is tight, yet doesn't sacrifice build quality or IQ.
Yeah, I read the Macro brochure that came with the camera
That's the lens I was referring to in my post. That Sigma 50mm is also 1:1. I was just referring to it as a CHEAPER alternative to the Canon, if $$$ is tight, yet doesn't sacrifice build quality or IQ.
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Originally Posted by vince1611
Dood... who doesn't know that? I'm not stupid lol. I'm just saying that the sensors DO get warm and if you do alot of long exposure shots at a constant ISO the noise will increase with more use. If you don't believe me try it yourself! Managing this noise is one of the first things emphasized at Brooks' undergraduate photo program when first switching to digital.
Originally Posted by ctwentytwo
Other things like the settings of computer screens and quality of screen you're viewing images on differ from user to user. I have an iMac Core 2 Duo running in desktop extension mode (using 2 screens at once) with a Gateway 21" high-res widescreen. The iMac screen is alot brighter than the Gateway. The pictures look a little underexposed on the Gateway compared to the iMac.
At work we use Spyder's but they run like $250 each - this guy was like $60 IIRC ... I've had it more than a year now.
Originally Posted by Paul350Z
Wide angle - that's not wide angle. Here's some wild wide angle distortion. 
Nice tips.
Nice tips.
That Huey is cheap. I'll definitely be picking one up.
Guys, thanks for the compliments/opinions...
Originally Posted by doug
I have two Sigma lens for my D70 17-55mm and 50-200m
.. you took some beautiful shots
.. you took some beautiful shots
Samples: https://my350z.com/forum/media-share/244395-2007-nyc-international-motocycle-show.html
let me just say even though my dad is a professional photographer.. i am really not as educated with cameras as most of you guys are
let me just say even though my dad is a professional photographer.. i am really not as educated with cameras as most of you guys are